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Vaffel (Norwegian Waffle)

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Norwegian waffle irons are shaped to produce waffles split into heart segments, not squares — you pull the pieces apart along the hearts.

Thin, soft, and only lightly sweet, Norwegian waffles are cooked in a heart-patterned iron and served folded, usually topped simply with sour cream and jam, sold at markets, cabins, ski lodges, and street stalls around the country.

Why it's made this way: The batter is thinner and less sweet than American or Belgian versions because the waffle is meant to be eaten plain or lightly topped as an everyday snack, not as a rich dessert.